1. Shimbashi | Finished eighth at only start at Newcastle on a heavy track. Not the worst. |
2. Far Too Hot | Finished strongly to end up midfield last start at Canterbury and takes a 3kg claim. Should run fitter for two previous outings. Place hope. |
3. Pinball | First start and has been trialling well in build-up to this prep. 3kg claim should help. Market as guide. |
4. Falsetto | Faded to finish fourth last start at Warwick Farm on a soft track when fresh but drawn the rails. Generally races near the speed. Strong hope. |
5. Flag Of Honour | Kris Lees debutant and fitter for multiple trial runs. Watch betting. |
6. Mad Darcey | First-up after 21 week spell and first race for David Pfieffer. Placed in both trials. Well placed. |
7. Agnodice | Ran five lengths back from the winner last start at Canterbury and should run fitter for past attempts. Hard to go past. |
8. Controlocracy | Poor recovery 17-3/4 len 6th of 7 (4) $9.50 52.5 Owen County 1400m Randwick 2yo Hcp Heavy(9) May 28. Crowded at start. Checked near 600m. Held up several times 3-1/4 len 9th of 13 (8) $12.00 56.0 Tashi 1100m Randwick-Kensington 2yo F Mdn Good(4) June 15. |
9. Limpida | Yet to break out of maiden grade after 14 attempts and finished midfield last start at Wyong. Has not won at Newcastle previously. Appears safely held. |
10. Obelius | Unsighted last start at Newcastle but has two placings from five runs this prep. Has not won in nine outings to the track before. Not in this. |